History of Taylor Fritz in Timeline
Taylor Harry Fritz is a professional American tennis player, currently ranked world No. 5 in singles by the ATP as of February 27, 2023. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 104 on July 26, 2021. Fritz has clinched seven ATP Tour singles titles, including a prestigious Masters 1000 title at the 2022 Indian Wells Masters. His most notable achievements in Grand Slam tournaments include quarterfinal appearances at the Wimbledon Championships in 2022, the US Open in 2023, and the Australian Open in 2024.
1988: Michael Chang Reaches ATP Final
Michael Chang reached an ATP final in 1988.
1995: Generation of Success
Taylor Fritz, born in 1995, belongs to a generation of tennis players who have achieved significant milestones in the sport.
1996: Fritz Ends American Drought at Tokyo Open
Taylor Fritz became the first American champion at the Tokyo Open since Pete Sampras in 1996, signifying a milestone in American men's tennis.
October 28, 1997: Birth of Taylor Fritz
Taylor Harry Fritz was born on October 28, 1997.
2000: Andy Roddick Becomes ITF Junior World Champion
Andy Roddick was named ITF Junior World Champion in 2000.
2001: Agassi's Indian Wells Triumph
In 2001, Andre Agassi became the last American man to win the Indian Wells Masters title before Taylor Fritz's victory in 2012.
2005: Donald Young Becomes ITF Junior World Champion
Donald Young was named the ITF Junior World Champion in 2005.
2008: American Resurgence in Rome
In 2024, Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul became the first American men to reach the quarterfinals of the Italian Open in Rome since 2008, signifying a resurgence of American talent in the tournament.
2009: American Success in Madrid
Taylor Fritz's semifinal appearance at the 2024 Madrid Open ended a drought for American men, becoming the first to reach that stage since the tournament switched to clay in 2009.
2011: Fritz Reaches New Heights in Rankings
Following a semifinal appearance at the Dallas Open, Taylor Fritz reached a new career-high ranking of world No. 7, the highest for an American male player since Mardy Fish in 2011.
2012: Fritz Makes History at Indian Wells
In 2012, Taylor Fritz became the first American since John Isner to reach the final of the Indian Wells Masters. He went on to win the tournament, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final and becoming the first American man to win the title since Andre Agassi in 2001.
March 2013: First ITF Tournament
Taylor Fritz competed in his first ITF tournament, a low-level Grade-4 tournament in Claremont, in March 2013.
2014: Junior Wimbledon and Osaka Mayor's Cup
Taylor Fritz reached the semifinals at the 2014 Junior Wimbledon tournament and won his first Grade A tournament at the 2014 Osaka Mayor's Cup.
September 2015: Turns Pro and Wins Challenger Titles
Taylor Fritz turned pro in September 2015 after winning the Junior US Open. He quickly climbed the ATP rankings by becoming one of the few players to win multiple Challenger Tour titles at age 17.
2015: Ends Year with Tournament Final
Taylor Fritz ended the year 2015 by reaching the final of his last tournament.
2015: ITF Junior World Champion
Taylor Fritz finished the year 2015 as the number-one-ranked boy's junior tennis player and was named the ITF Junior World Champion.
2015: World TeamTennis Debut
Taylor Fritz made his debut in World TeamTennis (WTT) in 2015, joining the San Diego Aviators.
2015: Junior Grand Slam Success
Taylor Fritz won a junior major singles title at the 2015 US Open and was the runner-up at the 2015 French Open.
2016: Youngest American to Reach ATP Final Since Michael Chang
Taylor Fritz became the youngest American to reach an ATP final since Michael Chang in 1988, achieving this feat at the Memphis Open. He lost in the final to Kei Nishikori. He also cracked the top 100 in February by reaching the quarterfinals in Acapulco.
2016: Reaches First ATP Final
Taylor Fritz reached his first ATP final at the 2016 Memphis Open, becoming one of the fastest Americans to achieve this milestone.
2016: Wins Happy Valley Tournament and Qualifies for Australian Open
Taylor Fritz started 2016 by winning against top-100 player Dudi Sela at Happy Valley. He then qualified for his first Grand Slam tournament, the Australian Open, but lost in the first round.
2016: Guy Henry Fritz Named US Olympic Development Coach of the Year
Taylor Fritz's father, Guy Henry Fritz, was named US Olympic Development Coach of the Year in 2016.
2017: Sock's Top 10 Breakthrough
In 2017, Jack Sock became the last American male tennis player before Taylor Fritz to break into the top 10 rankings.
2017: Fatherhood
Taylor Fritz became a father in 2017 when his son, Jordan, was born. Jordan's mother is Fritz's ex-wife, Raquel Pedraza, who also pursued a career in professional tennis.
2017: Finishes Year Outside Top 100
Taylor Fritz finished the year 2017 just outside the top 100.
November 5, 2018: Achieves Career-High Ranking with Paul Annacone
Working with Paul Annacone, Taylor Fritz reached a career-high ranking of world No. 47 on November 5, 2018.
2018: Fritz Qualifies for ATP Finals
Taylor Fritz qualified for the 2022 ATP Finals after Carlos Alcaraz withdrew due to injury, becoming the first American to participate in the tournament since John Isner in 2018.
2018: Return to the Aviators
After his initial stint with the San Diego Aviators, Taylor Fritz rejoined the team for the 2018 WTT season.
2018: Challenger Finals and Newport Beach Victory
Taylor Fritz started 2018 by reaching two Challenger finals. He returned to the Top 100 by reaching the final in New Caledonia and won his first Challenger title in two years at Newport Beach.
August 5, 2019: Laver Cup, Swiss Indoors, and Year-End Ranking
Taylor Fritz represented Team World in the Laver Cup, losing to Stefanos Tsitsipas and winning against Dominic Thiem. He also defeated Alexander Zverev at the Swiss Indoors. He achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 25 on August 5, 2019, and ended the year ranked No. 32.
2019: Fritz Returns to Clay Courts
In 2019, Taylor Fritz began his clay-court season at the U.S. Clay Court Championships, reaching the quarterfinals. He also participated in the Monte-Carlo Masters and French Open but missed the Madrid Open and Italian Open due to a foot injury.
2019: Third Season with the Aviators
Taylor Fritz continued his association with the San Diego Aviators, playing for them once again in the 2019 WTT season.
2019: Fritz's Grass-Court Season and Wimbledon Quarterfinal
Taylor Fritz had a notable grass-court season in 2019, winning the Eastbourne International title. He also reached his first Major quarterfinal at Wimbledon that year, pushing Rafael Nadal to five sets in a close match.
March 2, 2020: Reaches First ATP 500 Final, New Career-High Ranking
Taylor Fritz reached his first ATP 500 final in Acapulco, where he lost to Rafael Nadal. However, he achieved a new career-high ranking of world No. 24 on March 2, 2020.
June 2020: Relationship with Morgan Riddle
Since June 2020, Taylor Fritz has been in a relationship with Morgan Riddle, a prominent figure in the world of fashion influencing.
2020: Joining the Freedoms and MVP Honors
In 2020, Taylor Fritz became a member of the Philadelphia Freedoms for the WTT season held at The Greenbrier. The Freedoms secured the top seed for the WTT Playoffs but were defeated in the semifinals by the New York Empire. Fritz's exceptional performance earned him the title of WTT 2020 Male MVP.
2020: Represents Team USA at ATP Cup
Taylor Fritz began his season at the inaugural 2020 ATP Cup, representing Team USA.
May 10, 2021: Drops Out of Top 30, Suffers Injury at French Open
Taylor Fritz dropped out of the top 30 rankings on May 10, 2021. He suffered a torn meniscus during his second-round match at the French Open.
July 26, 2021: Achieves Career-High Doubles Ranking
Taylor Fritz achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 104 on July 26, 2021.
November 8, 2021: Fritz Achieves Career-High Ranking
On November 8, 2021, Taylor Fritz reached a new career-high ranking of world No. 23, becoming the No. 1 American singles player after a successful run at the Rolex Paris Masters, where he reached the quarterfinals and secured wins over top players including Andrey Rublev and Cameron Norrie.
2021: Australian Open and Murray River Open
Taylor Fritz started the 2021 season at the Murray River Open and the Australian Open, where he was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the third round.
2021: Reaches St. Petersburg Open Final
Taylor Fritz reached the final of the St. Petersburg Open on his 24th birthday but lost to Marin Cilic.
2021: Top 10 Win and Masters 1000 Semifinal
Taylor Fritz secured his first top 10 win in two years at the BNP Paribas Open, defeating Matteo Berrettini. He reached his first Masters 1000 semifinal after beating Alexander Zverev.
October 10, 2022: Fritz Cracks Top 10, Wins Tokyo Title
On October 10, 2022, Fritz reached a new career-high ranking of world No. 8 after winning the Tokyo Open, becoming the first American to reach the top 10 since Jack Sock in 2017. This victory marked his second ATP 500 title.
2022: Fritz Starts Strong in 2022 Season
In 2022, Fritz began his season representing the U.S. at the ATP Cup and reached the second week of a Grand Slam for the first time at the Australian Open, leading to his debut in the top 20 singles rankings on January 31.
2022: Wins Indian Wells Masters
Taylor Fritz won his first Masters 1000 title at the 2022 Indian Wells Masters.
January 13, 2023: Break Point Premiere
Taylor Fritz was featured in "Break Point," a tennis documentary series that premiered on Netflix on January 13, 2023, providing viewers with an inside look at the lives and careers of professional tennis players.
February 27, 2023: Achieves Career-High Singles Ranking
Taylor Fritz reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 5 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) on February 27, 2023.
2023: Victories and Breakthrough at the US Open
In 2023, Taylor Fritz secured his sixth career title at the Atlanta Open by defeating Aleksandar Vukic. Adding to his achievements, he reached the quarterfinals of the US Open for the first time in his career, ultimately losing to the eventual champion, Novak Djokovic.
2023: Challenges at the Japan Open and Swiss Indoors
Taylor Fritz faced setbacks in the latter part of 2023. He experienced a surprising defeat at the Japan Open, where he was the defending champion, losing to wildcard Shintaro Mochizuki. At the Swiss Indoors in Basel, despite having numerous break point opportunities, he was defeated by Alexander Shevchenko. An injury forced him to withdraw from the Paris Masters, leading to an early end to his season.
2023: Fritz Starts 2023 with United Cup Victory
Taylor Fritz began the 2023 season with a victory at the inaugural United Cup as part of the United States team. He then competed in the Australian Open, losing in a close second-round match to Alexei Popyrin.
2023: Fritz Makes History at Monte Carlo Masters
In 2023, Taylor Fritz reached the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Masters, becoming the first American to do so since Vince Spadea 20 years prior. He recorded his 200th career win during the tournament, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals.
2024: Current Status
As of the 2024 Australian Open, this information is current, reflecting the latest available data on Taylor Fritz's career.
2024: Australian Open Success and Delray Beach Title Defense
Taylor Fritz commenced 2024 with a strong showing at the Australian Open, reaching his first quarterfinal at the tournament after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas. He further solidified his success by defending his Delray Beach title, triumphing over his close friend and compatriot, Tommy Paul.
2024: Breakthrough on Clay: Munich Final and Historic Masters Runs
Taylor Fritz enjoyed a remarkable clay-court season in 2024. He reached his maiden clay-court final at the Bavarian International Tennis Championships in Munich, consequently regaining the No. 1 ranking in the United States. At the Madrid Open, he achieved his second clay Masters quarterfinal and secured his 250th career victory. Furthermore, he became the first American man to reach the semifinals in Madrid since the tournament transitioned to clay in 2009. He continued his impressive form at the Italian Open, advancing to back-to-back quarterfinals, marking the first time since 2008 that two American men achieved this feat in Rome.
2024: Reaches Australian Open Quarterfinals
Taylor Fritz reached the quarterfinals of the 2024 Australian Open.